Commercial Surety Underwriting Specialist - Northeast/Mid-Atlantic

Summit Consulting; Braintree (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Summit Consulting is seeking a Commercial Surety Underwriting Specialist based in Braintree, MA. This role requires strong analytical skills to manage risk selection, pricing, and profitability of surety bonds. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and 5+ years of related experience.

Great American offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan. The position involves hybrid work and travel within the assigned territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of related experience preferred.
• Progression toward certification in area of expertise is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business reports needed for underwriting processes.
• Manage risk selection, pricing, and profitability for branch office.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Risk assessment

Analyzing financial statements

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Underwriting software

Job description

## Commercial Surety Underwriting Specialist - Northeast/Mid-AtlanticApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Braintree, MA (USA): Windsor, CT (USA): New York, NY (USA): Philadelphia, PA (USA): Parsippany, NJ (USA)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R9167**Be Here. Be Great.** Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.## Great American has been providing surety bonds for 100 years. We are known for expert underwriting, solid financial strength, market leadership and creative solutions to bonding needs. We are one of the top surety companies in the United States.Bonds - Great American Insurance GroupWe have an opportunity for a Commercial Surety Underwriting Specialist for the Northeast region. The candidate can be in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic Region. The position involves in-office work and traveling within the assigned territory.**Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities*** Understand and analyze business reports needed in the underwriting processes, including credit checks, bank agreements, and financial statements.* Responsible for all risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability for their branch office.* Assess risk quality in compliance with company guidelines.* Review the underwriting of others and make recommendations for extending surety credit including the terms and conditions.* Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.* Communicate effectively.* Must be highly organized to handle a variety of responsibilities.* Deliver exceptional customer service.* Make timely, informed decisions.* Operate with integrity and honesty.* Hold self and team accountable for achieving established objectives.* Use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.* Coach and develop team.**Job Requirements*** Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.* Field of Study: Finance, Accounting or a related discipline* Experience: Generally, 5+ years of related experience. Progression toward certification in area of expertise preferred; appropriate certifications could include Associate in Surety and Fidelity Bonding (AFSB), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU).**Business Unit:**Bond**Salary Range:**$125,000.00 -$185,000.00**Benefits:**We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees\*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits. Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers. **\*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.**